Principal Special Education Preschool

Company Overview

Positive Beginnings Inc. is a special education preschool located in Queens, dedicated to servicing children ages 3 to 5 years. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment that enhances the development of children with special needs through quality educational programs.

Qualifications:

· New York State Certification in General and Special Education

· New York State Certification in School Administration and Supervision/SBL/SDL

· At least 5 years of experience in Supervision and Administration

Job Responsibilities:

1) Provide Instructional Leadership:

· Monitor and support instructional practices that promote student growth and achievement of IEP goals and PreK Foundations for the Common Core

· Supervise implementation of the program curriculum

· Preside over School Leadership Team to develop school-wide goals and invite parent involvement and participation

· Plan and develop monthly calendar of themes and special events

· Plan and coordinate staff development activities

· Plan and coordinate weekly supervisor and teacher meetings and monthly teaching assistant meetings to keep staff informed of current program information and school vision and mission

2) Supervise Health and Safety of Staff and Students

· Plan and coordinate training of Safety Team

· Ensure adherence to all Emergency Procedures (fire drills, evacuation drills, lockdown procedures, sheltering -in drills)

· Ensure training of Safety Team members in CPR, First Aid and MAT

· Monitor adherence to health and safety guidelines of Department of Health Article 47

· Develop guidelines for emergencies, communicable diseases and individual student health requirements

3) Supervise Professional and Administrative Staff

· Ensure supervision and evaluation of professional staff in collaboration with Supervising Teacher/Assistant Principal, Lead Therapists/Clinical Coordinators

4) Monitor Medicaid Compliance in Cooperation with Medicaid Compliance Officer

5) Vacancies Student Enrollments

· Responsible for filling student vacancies during regular school year and summer session; make sure school is always full

6) Plan and Coordinate Staff Development Activities

7) Supervise Administrative Staff Responsibilities including but not limited to:

· Student Records

· Personnel Records

· Attendance Records

· Inventory

8) With Approval of Executive and Program Directors Arrange for the Acquisition of School Supplies including but not limited to:

· Furniture and Equipment

· Instructional Materials

· Computers, Printers etc.

· Office, Cleaning Supplies and Paper Goods

· Children’s Meals and Snacks

9) Plan and Coordinate Parent Institute, Parent Support Group, Parent Orientation and Parent/Teacher Conferences

10) In Consultation with Executive and Program Directors Recruit and Hire New Staff

· With participation of Assistant Principal, Lead Therapist oversee the training of new staff including teachers, teaching assistants, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers and administrative staff

· Ensure new staff qualifications are met (including fingerprinting, certifications, SCR clearance etc.)

11) Oversee the Enrollment of New Students

12) Coordinate Turning 5 Process

13) Monitor Student Transportation

· Oversee timely bus transportation arrangements are made

· Act as a liaison with parents, bus company and OPT

14) Monitor Annual Review Process

· Ensure timely submission of reports

· Monitor that changes in the program or services are implemented in a timely manner

15) Supervise Facility Maintenance and Physical Environment

· Oversee activities of maintenance personnel

· Oversee environmental safety (fire alarm, fire safety inspections, elevator, pest control inspections etc.)

16) Attend Meetings of:

· Department of Education relevant to 4410 schools

· Coalition of Preschool Directors

· UPK Director’s Meetings

· Positive Beginnings Directors Meetings

· Medicaid Compliance Meetings

· Must lift up to 40 lbs. (weight equivalent of a student)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person